Ongoing at AR
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1525 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90035 310.552.2007 If you are coming to our Center, please call in advance to be sure we'll be here!-------------------------------
Classes on Feb. 14 NO CLASSES on FEB. 21 Yiddish
Classes
Beginning: 5:30-6:30 pm ($160 for 18 wks for AR members, $225 for non-members) Intermediate: 6:30-8 pm ($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members) Advanced: 8-9:30 pm ($225 for 18 wks for AR members, $300 for non-members) Late enrollees will be charged pro rata.-------------------------------- Voices of Conscience Chorus: Feb. 21 & 28 @ 7:30 pm
The chorus will perform in Yiddish and English for 2 concerts in March.
If you are interested in joining VOC for these 2 concerts commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Fire, please email: voc@circlesocal.org.
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Labor Action Alert!
Social Action and Yiddish Notes
Feb. 9, 2011All events at Arbeter Ring Los Angeles unless otherwise stated.
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Action Alert
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From: Unite Here! and the Jewish Labor Committee On February 10th hotel workers across the North America will be on the march demanding dignity and respect. Please join us at the Century Plaza where Los Angeles-area hotel workers will be marching in solidarity with their compaņeros at Hyatt hotels to let management know that they will not back down until justice is achieved. WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 10, 4 pm WHERE: In front of Hyatt Regency Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
THREE HOURS FREE PARKING at the Westfield Mall.
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 Speak Yiddish!
Why not? Far vos nisht?
Every Monday at 2 pm
No meetings on Feb. 14 & 21. Special guest Henry Slucki on Feb. 28. Hadasa is a hit! Thanks to your attendance, her Conversational Yiddish group is thriving. We've gotten people's Yiddish speaking muscles flexing with world-
recognized Yiddish teacher, scholar, translator and raconteuse Hadasa Cytrynowicz. Originally from Lodz, and later a long-time resident of Brazil, Hadasa brings a wealth of experience and stories, songs, proverbs and sayings, poetry and interesting topics for discussion to her group. Each session is an hour and 15 minutes.
Keep your Yiddish kite flying by attending this group! Admission is by voluntary donation. All levels of Yiddish are welcome. Kumt arayn! Far vos nisht? |
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Social Action and Yiddish Notes
If you have a Social Action or Yiddish item that you would like to see included here, please email it to circle@circlesocal.org.
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Of interest to Yiddish and English writers: Deadline is Feb. 14.
Forward newspaper launches Triangle Fire poetry contest
The Forward newspaper has launched a poetry competition to commemorate the
100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed 146 workers -- mainly immigrant women -- and to address related issues (worker's rights, immigrant life, lot of women, etc.).
The prize money is significant: $500 for the winning original poem in Yiddish, and $500 for the winning original poem in English.
Here's the link: https://www.forward.com/contests/
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Judaism 101
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Arbeter Ring cosponsors with the Sholem Community a 5-session course this year with 2 sessions remaining--a respectful secular view of Jewish traditions, laws, customs and practices.
Feb 27: What to wear, what to eat, how to woo, whom to greet Mar 27: Can Secular Jewishness be spiritual? If so, how? All sessions begin at 10:15 a on Sundays, and are held at Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St, Los Angeles (W of 405, N of Jefferson Bl) Single sessions, $5 for Sholem or AR members, $15 for non-members.
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Friday, Feb. 18, 7-10 pm: "Occupation Has No Future: Militarism + Resistance in Israel/Palestine" (2010)
Q&A with film director David Zlutnick, Upheaval Productions
Suggested Donation: $5
Sunday, March 13, 10:15 am-12 noon: "The Fire Still Burns: 100 Years After the Triangle Fire," commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Co-sponsored by the Sholem Community, the Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle & Progressive Jewish Alliance.
Westside Neighborhood School
5401 Beethoven St.
L.A., CA 90066
Friday, March 18, 6:30 pm: Shabes By the Book
Potluck dinner and book discussion of "Moon Over Faith Street" by Gina Nahai .
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Help guide a progressive, secular Jewish organization
in its second century!
Director (half-time to start) is sought by the Southern California Arbeter Ring/Workmen's Circle, organizing for social justice and Jewish, especially Yiddish, culture for over a century. Successful applicant will have the backing and support of an active governing committee in developing programming and fundraising.
Neither Jewish background nor Yiddish knowledge required, though welcomed.
Director will coordinate existing programs and help to develop new ones, supervise rental and maintenance of our building, among other managing duties. Web page design and maintenance ability preferred. Full-time possible, depending on fundraising success. To contact Personnel Committee or forward a resume, email circle@circlesocal.org.
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Contact Us
Ruth Judkowitz, Chairmentsh
Eric A. Gordon, PhD
Phone: 310.552.2007
E-mail: circle@circlesocal.org
Web: www.circlesocal.org
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